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Easy Creamy Crockpot Butternut Squash Soup with Coconut Milk

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This creamy crockpot butternut squash soup with coconut milk is a comforting, hands-off fall recipe. The slow cooker coaxes sweetness from the squash while coconut milk creates a velvety texture, making it perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large butternut squash (about 3–4 pounds), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
  • 4 cups vegetable broth (low-sodium)
  • 1 medium apple (like Honeycrisp or Fuji), peeled and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and black pepper to taste (start with 1 teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper)
  • Optional toppings: toasted pumpkin seeds, a swirl of coconut cream, fresh thyme, crispy sage leaves, or a drizzle of maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Prep the squash (10 minutes): Cut off both ends of the butternut squash. Use a sharp vegetable peeler to remove the skin completely. Cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Cut the flesh into 1-inch cubes.
  2. Layer the ingredients in the slow cooker (5 minutes): Add the cubed squash, diced onion, minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped apple to the slow cooker. Sprinkle the cinnamon, nutmeg, cumin, salt, and pepper over everything. Pour in the vegetable broth and give it a gentle stir to combine.
  3. Cook low and slow (6-7 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high): Cover and cook until the squash is very tender when pierced with a fork.
  4. Add the coconut milk (5 minutes): Once the squash is tender, stir in the full can of coconut milk. Let it heat through for about 5 minutes.
  5. Blend until smooth (3-5 minutes): Use an immersion blender directly in the slow cooker to puree the soup until it’s completely smooth. If using a regular blender, work in batches and be careful with the hot liquid.
  6. Taste and adjust (2 minutes): Give the soup a taste and adjust the seasoning. You might want more salt, a pinch more cumin, or a drizzle of maple syrup if you prefer it sweeter.
  7. Serve (5 minutes): Ladle the soup into bowls and add your favorite toppings.

Notes

Don’t skip the apple—it adds natural sweetness and helps create a silky texture. For best results, use full-fat coconut milk. Season at the end to avoid over-salting. The soup freezes beautifully for up to 3 months.

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